What We Do

Cynthia Duprey of Next Chapter Bookstore wears a sweatshirt and jeans and poses by the treehouse in the children's reading area

Community Capital provides flexible business financing to people interested in starting or growing small businesses in Vermont. We work with diverse partners to strengthen downtowns and our rural economy by providing loans and business support to women, people with limited credit or collateral, and low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs.

Dave and Melinda Gervais-Lamoureux where t-shirts with the Essex House logo and smile under the sign in the bar

Community Capital offers no-cost pre- and post-loan support to help you navigate business challenges. From the time our borrowers anticipate receiving a loan, until they sell or transfer your business, our Business Advisors can help design actionable, customized plans and attainable goals to improve the viability and profitability of their businesses.

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Community Capital of Vermont

Community Capital of Vermont

Investing in entrepreneurs by providing financing for startups and small businesses in Vermont.

If you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, improving your emotional intelligence can make a significant difference. Community Capital Borrower Kaela of KPC Bookkeeping in Saint Albans shares how, and why, to boost your emotional intelligence as a leader. kpcbookkeeping.com/5-practical-ways-to-boost-your-emotional-intelligence-as-a-leader/Last week I talked about emotional intelligence and made the case for how it can be a game changer for your leadership style. Today let’s get into the nitty gritty of exactly HOW you can raise your EQ to be the best leader (and all-around person) you can be!Link in Bio > Blog#emotionalintelligence #smallbusinessowner #leadership See MoreSee Less
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A window into the work of Jen and her Business, Experiential Tools – Jennifer Stanchfield: Educator, Author. As a Community Capital borrower Jen has been able to access funding to lead workshops and training around the country. Her beautiful work is helping others grow!People tell me their postcards arrive on just the right day! Sending “Postcards to Your Future Self” written by workshop participants always brings me joy and sparks reflection on the wonderful connections I make as an experiential facilitator and educator. For articles on reflective practices and optimistic closing activities such as this one, visit my Inspired Educator blog at experientialtools.com. For information on special bulk rates on my Pick-a-Postcards to facilitate this activity with your groups, email me at jen@experientialtools.com. #optimisticclosing #sel #reflection #reflectionactivity #closingactivities #selpractice #experientiallearning #intentionalclosings #reflectivepractices @experiential_tools See MoreSee Less
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Community Capital of Vermont’s mission is to help small businesses and lower income entrepreneurs prosper through the provision of flexible business financing.

“Community Capital made me feel that my company was more than just a business — they could back my deep convictions. Their support of my endeavor from the beginning, through construction, opening and beyond has been exemplary and beyond anything I could have asked for. They continue to make a dream come true for my family.”

-Sarita Khan, Vermont Salt Cave, Montgomery Center